Bullet richochets off target, hits teen in neck

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SILVERTON, Ore. - A teen suffered a bullet wound to the neck when a bullet fired from a high-caliber rifle at close range ricocheted off a target made of steel.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office investigated the incident and has determined that no criminal charges will be filed.

The bullet hit the 18-year-old in the neck as he and 4 friends shot at a target made of steel. The injured teen got a ride to the hospital, where he was treated and released, the sheriff's office said.

Marion County Sheriff's Office Range Master Deputy Chris Cypert took the opportunity to remind the public:

Only shoot on steel targets specifically designed for high velocity firearms

Pictures from our front porch of the Stout Fire from Sutherlin on the evening of July 30, 2015. Later in the evening after the moon rise, the effect of the smoke from the fires in Douglas County on the moon.